Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His white hair is thinning but still full. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born in a small island village. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, PTSD. Bonds: Guardian, Nature. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 3000 gp. Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is dark but he possesses many tan ritualistic tattoos. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, In love, Military. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the north. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Coral (40 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 5'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He hates Tieflings with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His childhood dream was to be a Sailor, but he was a colossal failure. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Racist, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 800 gp. Hematite (4 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Coral (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She keeps her golden hair in a flapper bob. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: Gifted from a young age, Meena studied abroad. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She became a Cook soon after.

Motivation: She wants revenge against orcs; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp).

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears a fancy brown suit. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His silver hair is cut short. His eyes are amber.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Ulfgar embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Ulfgar is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He comes from a rich western family. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Dwarves in Ulfgar's homeland. Ulfgar decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Justice, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 270 gp.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly pickaxes and flails. His black hair is singed and shortened. This violet eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Through the years after Ghûra was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Ghûra's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She wears a brown shirt with thin grey vertical stripes and brown pants. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Elysande speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Elysande was born with her mother's beautiful face. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Addict, Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She carries with her a set of scimitars, each one with a jet on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She wears a colorful flower in her chestnut hair. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Helgret fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 50 gp.